In Matthew 14, we see Jesus walking on the water. Peter joined him on the water walk. If you know the story, you will remember that Peter wound up sinking and Jesus saved him.
Did you ever feel like you’re in a boat, miles from shore, with the wind howling and waves crashing?
Peter surely did. One moment, he’s safe in the boat. The next, Jesus, walking on the water as if it were solid ground, tells him, “Come!”
Peter steps out, and for a few glorious strides, he’s defying gravity, walking on water!
Then, the wind howls a little louder, the waves crash a little higher, and Peter glances down. Instantly, the miracle fades. The water that held him firm now swallows him. His eyes fixated on the storm, not the Savior.
How often do we do the same? God invites us to step into the impossible, to trust Him with our fears, our finances, and our future. For a moment, we soar. But then the “what ifs” start to swirl, the problems loom large, and we sink.
Remember Peter’s cry: “Lord, save me!” Jesus, always there, always ready, reaches out.
Your storm might be raging, but Jesus is still on the water. Keep your eyes on Him, not the waves. He’ll never let you drown.
I’m Lonnie Davis, and these are thoughts worth thinking.